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We will especially remember those who have passed through death to eternal life since last All Saints Sunday William Simms, Helen Sears, Sabrina Atlas, Bertha Mealey, and Lorraine Kolzow.

1 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS The Anchor Sunday, November 4, we will celebrate All Saints Sunday. It is a wonderful reminder of God s faithfulness and blessing through all of life, and of the communion we share with all God s people through all the ages. We will especially remember those who have passed through death to eternal life since last All Saints Sunday William Simms, Helen Sears, Sabrina Atlas, Bertha Mealey, and Lorraine Kolzow. We also remember and celebrate those who have been bap zed in the past year in our congrega on Evan Corrado, Clara Snider, Rebecca (Jones) Gwilt, Sabrina Atlas, Tyler, Cael & Bradley Schindlbeck, Benjamin Englehart, Olivia Agajanian, Caleb Colbert and Rachael Supercyznski. Be sure to remember to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night, November 3rd, before you go to bed, so you can be well rested and energized when you come to worship Sunday morning. November is a me for Thanksgiving. As disciples of Christ we are called to live with deep gra tude, recognizing that all that we are and all that we have are God s gi s to us. Even in mes of turmoil, uncertainty and suffering, we s ll have so much to give thanks for. For us Thanksgiving should be so much more than a holiday, it should be our way of life. One great way to deepen your sense of thankfulness is to turn to familiar hymns like O God our Help in Ages Past; Amazing Grace; and Joyful Joyful, We Adore Thee. They do a Pastor s Corner wonderful job of drawing us into thankfulness. This year we will again celebrate Thanksgiving with our brothers and sisters in Christ at First Bap st Church and the United Methodist Church of Plano. This year it is the Methodists turn to have everyone over for our Thanksgiving meal of Holy Communion. One of the names for Holy Communion is the Eucharist which comes from the Greek word for He gave thanks, referring to Jesus taking the bread and cup and giving thanks to God. We will gather on Wednesday, November 21st at 7 p.m. Please join us! On Saturday, December 1 st, I will lead a mini retreat on Awe and the Sabbath Rhythm of Life, at the Sabbath Center in Lanark, IL. I would love to have anyone from First Lutheran a end. The cost is $30 per person. There is the op on of spending Friday night there, and doing some astronomical observing with telescopes if weather permits. Brochures are available at the church. Please talk to me if you have any ques ons. The 1 st Sunday of Advent will be Sunday December 2nd. Join us as we begin our Advent journey to Bethlehem and the manger. The Community Christmas Choral Service will be Sunday, December 2nd, 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Plano Pastor Bruce VOLUME 26, ISSUE 10 NOVEMBER 2012 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Wedding Announcement, Thank you s, Craft Night, Pastor gone, Flower charts, Fellowship signup, Rockin Christmas, Thanksgiving bits Recipe-Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole, November Library News, Prayer List, Prayer chain info Book Club, Offering, Women s Bible Study, Stewardship Info, Hanging of the Greens, Golden Harvesters, November Calendar November Volunteers, November Birthday & Anniversaries, November Prayer List Council Briefs, Sunday School Snippets Readings for November /3 4/5 6/7 8/9 10/11 11/4/2012 All Saints Sunday Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 24 Revelations 21:1-6a John 11: /11/ Kings 17:8-16 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12: /18/2012 Daniel 12:1-3 Psalm 16 Hebrews 10:11-25 Mark 13:1-8 11/25/2012 Christ the King Sunday Daniel 7:9-10, Psalm 93 Revelations 1:4b-8 John 18:33-37

PAGE 2 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 10 CONGRATULATIONS to Terry Whitney & MaryAnn Lievens-Wojtowicz!

The members of the Property Commi ee would like to thank everyone that helped make the 5 B s barbeque a fun and successful event again this

The newly renovated fellowship hall proved to be extremely comfortable for this event and made setup and cleanup much easier.

! A portion of this was donated to the Kendall County Food Pantry. Coffee & Fellowship is held between services every Sunday. All are welcome!

2 PAGE 2 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 10 CONGRATULATIONS to Terry Whitney & MaryAnn Lievens-Wojtowicz! They were married in North Carolina on Monday, October 8, 2012! Best wishes to you both for a wonderful future together! The members of the Property Commi ee would like to thank everyone that helped make the 5 B s barbeque a fun and successful event again this year. We served 315 dinners and made a profit of approximately $871. The newly renovated fellowship hall proved to be extremely comfortable for this event and made setup and cleanup much easier. Thank you to those that worked for this event, those that sold ckets, and those that came to enjoy an evening of fellowship and great food. A good me was had by all. The charts to sign up for Altar Flowers and Special Flowers have been moved to the Fellowship Hall. They are located just above the drinking fountain. Hopefully, this new location will make it easier to remember to sign up to bring flowers for those special occasions. To the Anonymous Giver, Thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness in giving us 3 pork chop dinners. Just to think we were remembered! May God bless you for your generosity! Pastor & Lois Tweedt & Stephen Thanks to all who donated pies, sold pies and bought pies at the First Lutheran Church BBQ! We made $265.00!! A portion of this was donated to the Kendall County Food Pantry. Coffee & Fellowship is held between services every Sunday. All are welcome! Please consider hosting one of these events. Anyone can host! If your group or family wants to volunteer for a Sunday, please sign-up!!!. Cra Night, Thursday, Nov. 15th at 6pm. Simple origami. Watch for sign up in back of Church. Bring at least 2 $1 bills and 2 quarters to work with. Soup will be provided. Bring snacks to share and your own drink. Pastor will be on vacation from Nov 8th Nov 19th. While he is gone: In case of emergency, please contact Pastor Wayne Derber from Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich (church) -or (cell).

THE ANCHOR PAGE 3 First Lutheran collecting Food & Money for Plano Rockin Christmas BEGINNING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH THRU SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, THE SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE AND THE SUNDAY SCHOOL

PLANO ROCKIN CHRISTMAS VOLUNTEERS WILL DELIVER BASKETS OF FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE PLANO COMMUNITY.

Lord has created And the gifts that nature brings: The autumn hills in glory robed, A golden field of grain, A sunset's dazzling splendor Or the Milky Way's great plain, The starry sky's sublimity,

And so if we have failed to show By word or act or deed That we are thankful unto Him Who fills our daily need, May this day show we're grateful When we add up all the sum Of the blessings we

3 THE ANCHOR PAGE 3 First Lutheran collecting Food & Money for Plano Rockin Christmas BEGINNING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH THRU SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, THE SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE AND THE SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL COLLECT NON PERISHABLE FOOD AND MONETARY DONATIONS FOR THE PLANO ROCKIN CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE. MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TURKEYS, MILK, BUTTER & ETC. PLANO ROCKIN CHRISTMAS VOLUNTEERS WILL DELIVER BASKETS OF FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE PLANO COMMUNITY. THANKSGIVING Perhaps we have not counted All our blessings one by one; Perhaps we have not bothered To remember whence they come; And maybe we have taken Just for granted all the things That the good Lord has created And the gifts that nature brings: The autumn hills in glory robed, A golden field of grain, A sunset's dazzling splendor Or the Milky Way's great plain, The starry sky's sublimity, The ocean's mighty power, The wonder of creation In the petal of a flower. And so if we have failed to show By word or act or deed That we are thankful unto Him Who fills our daily need, May this day show we're grateful When we add up all the sum Of the blessings we remember, As we count them one by one. - Author unknown PLEASE PUT YOUR NON PERISHABLE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH AND IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING. TO MAKE A MONETARY DONATION PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK OUT TO FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH AND MARK IT PLANO ROCKIN CHRISTMAS. THIS WAY YOUR DONATION WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR CHURCH OFFERING RECORD AT THE END OF THE YEAR. PLEASE DO THIS NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 25TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JANE HYTE AT

4 PAGE 4 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 10 Recipe Corner Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered ½ c. firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 large cooking apples peeled, cored & cut into ¼ inch rings For topping... ¼ c. all purpose flour ¼ c. firmly packed brown sugar ¼ c. bu er ¼ c. chopped pecans Instruc ons: Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil and cook 25 minutes, or tender, but firm. Drain, cool and cut into ¼ inch slices. Preheat oven to Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking pan. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Layer sweet potatoes, brown sugar mixture and apples in the baking dish. (Topping) In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, bu er and pecans. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or un l lightly browned. 8 servings; 240 calories / serving NOVEMBER LIBRARY NEWS As you all know, we will elect a new president this month. In honor of this, there are books on display in our library about some of our presidents and their families. The Carpenter s Apprentice by Dan Ariail and Cheryl Heckler-Feltz is a spiritual biography of Jimmy Carter. Laura Bush by Ronald Kessler tells of the life of one of our most respected first ladies. Virginia Phelps has donated the book, I Love You, Ronnie. Ronald Reagan wrote letters to his wife, Nancy, throughout their marriage. The book includes reflections by Nancy Reagan as well as a number of his letters. Important times in our country s history are reflected in the books Miracles of the American Revolution by Larkin Spivey and Between Heaven and Ground Zero by Leslie Haskin. Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley is the tale of the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima during WWII. Enjoy one or more of these books and be proud of your country and those who have served it. AND Don t forget to vote!

T HE ANCHOR PAGE 5 Prayer List Please keep the following people in your prayers Angela Sisko Ryan Heller Lois Tweedt Lois Morris Jonathan Tweedt Mary Ann Marty Lincoln Al Sanman Dan Niemann Karen

Hagemann (member) Those serving in the military Those not named here who are in need of prayers, and Also remember to pray for those who are closest to you and pray for yourself and your needs.

5 T HE ANCHOR PAGE 5 Prayer List Please keep the following people in your prayers Angela Sisko Ryan Heller Lois Tweedt Lois Morris Jonathan Tweedt Mary Ann Marty Lincoln Al Sanman Dan Niemann Karen Slack Trish H Desiree Joe Tucek Rose Tullock Kellyn Christine Harper Renee Lee Peggy Gilbertson Josie Hanlon (mother of Peggy Fields) Mary Olson Delno LaGrow Sally Cox Kathy Sorensen Kathy Vilmin Ann Hagemann (member) Those serving in the military Those not named here who are in need of prayers, and Also remember to pray for those who are closest to you and pray for yourself and your needs. REMINDER: When a family member is admitted to a health care facility, please contact Pastor or the church office. Due to privacy laws, these institutions no longer place the calls to let us know when a member has been admitted. Thank you! New Prayer Chain Guidelines for Reques ng a Prayer be added to the Prayer Chain ANYONE may request a Prayer for ANYTHING they deem necessary or gives them cause for concern. Please call with the Church office at or the first person on the Prayer Chain. Please keep the prayer request as simple as possible: Name of person prayer requested for and reason. It is not necessary to go into a detailed message. God knows what is needed; we are simply the vessel to request His care. This will also help to keep the prayer request accurate as it passes down the list to members of the Prayer Partners. There no longer is a Day and Night Chain (one chain only). Calls can be made between 8:30am 8:30pm. Note those listed in italics 1 they have the capability to receive text messages, and they have requested to be part of the chain in this manner. Please contact Theresa Bagg with ques ons. PRAYER CHAIN PARTNERS 8:30 AM 8:30 PM 1. Jane Hyte Virginia Phelps Jerri Lynn Baker Erin Gillman Staci Smith Karen DeBolt Kathy Benoit Brenda Albright Theresa Bagg Penny Booher Diane Schlesinger Bev Vilmin Text capability

PAGE 6 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 10 BOOK CLUB NEWS The Book Club will meet on Wed., Nov 7, 2012 at 9:15 AM.

The Book for December is A Reliable Wife by David Goolrick.

The new Women s Bible Study Group is the now combined Mary Martha Circle and Ruth Circle.

Women of ALL Ages are invited! There is no pressure to join or do anything but come and enjoy!

The next Golden Harvesters potluck meeting will be Fri, Nov 9 th at 5:30 pm here at First Lutheran Church.

Church Office as soon as possible. And don t forget your 2013 Commitment sheet too!

6 PAGE 6 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 10 BOOK CLUB NEWS The Book Club will meet on Wed., Nov 7, 2012 at 9:15 AM. The book to be discussed is The Color of Water by James McBride. The Book for December is A Reliable Wife by David Goolrick. In January, you will have the opportunity to discuss your favorite book! NEW GROUP? / OLD GROUP? The new Women s Bible Study Group is the now combined Mary Martha Circle and Ruth Circle. They meet the 3 rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM at the church for Bible study, refreshments and fellowship. Women of ALL Ages are invited! There is no pressure to join or do anything but come and enjoy! We hope to see you Thursday, November 15 th at 1:00 PM! The next Golden Harvesters potluck meeting will be Fri, Nov 9 th at 5:30 pm here at First Lutheran Church. Watch your bulletin for details about the meat being served, as well as the scheduled entertainment Call Jane at if you have questions. Hanging of the Greens Dec 1, 2012 Mark your calendar, and watch your bulletin for further information. Time and Talent Sheets If you have not yet returned your 2012/2013 Time and Talent form, please complete it and drop it off at the Church Office as soon as possible. And don t forget your 2013 Commitment sheet too! Please pray about how you can use your gifts to help support the ministries of the First Lutheran Church. ALL COMMITTEES: Please get your 2013 Budget Requests to the Stewardship Committee as soon as possible. Newsletter Offering Report OFFERINGS RECEIVED 9/23 $ 2, /30 $ 2, /7 $ 3, /14 $ 2, /21 $ 2, GENERAL FUND BUDGET Need Per week $3, (Annual Budget divided by 53 weeks) THROUGH October 21 st Received $ 115, Need $ 129, Short $ (14, ) 1/01/ /22/2012 CHECKING ACCOUNT Beginning Bal. $15, Income $127, Expenses $136, Ending Balance $6,685.62

T HE ANCHOR PAGE 7 November 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 SET CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR!

Social Concerns 7:00 PM - LMM 6 9:00 AM- Quilting 6:30 PM - Worship 7:00 PM- Stewardship 7 9:15 AM - Book Club 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir 8 Pr. Bruce gone 9 Pr.

Bruce gone 12 Pr. Bruce gone 13 Pr. Bruce gone 9:00 AM- Quilting 7:00 PM- Church Council 14 Pr. Bruce gone 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir 15 Pr.

7 T HE ANCHOR PAGE 7 November 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SET CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR!! 4-8 PM- Baby Shower in Fellowship Hall 4 KCFP Special Collection 8:15 AM - LBW Worship 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - LBW Worship / Baptism 5 Pr Bruce Day Off 5:30 PM - Social Concerns 7:00 PM - LMM 6 9:00 AM- Quilting 6:30 PM - Worship 7:00 PM- Stewardship 7 9:15 AM - Book Club 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir 8 Pr. Bruce gone 9 Pr. Bruce gone 5:30 PM - Golden Harvesters 10 Pr. Bruce gone 11 Rev Heaney preaching 8:15 AM - WOV Worship 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - WOV Worship 12-5 PM - Baby Shower Pr. Bruce gone 12 Pr. Bruce gone 13 Pr. Bruce gone 9:00 AM- Quilting 7:00 PM- Church Council 14 Pr. Bruce gone 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir 15 Pr. Bruce gone 1:00 PM - Women s Bible Study 6:00 PM - Craft Night 6:30 PM - Education / Youth 7:30 PM - Outreach 16 Pr. Bruce gone 17 Pr. Bruce gone 10 AM - 1 PM - Bridal Shower in Fellowship Hall 18 Anchor Deadline Rev Bergmark preaching 8:15 AM - LBW Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - LBW Worship Pr. Bruce gone 19 Pr. Bruce gone 20 9:00 AM- Quilting 7:30 PM- Property & Maintenance 21 7:00 PM - Thanksgiving Worship UMC 22 Office Closed 23 Office Closed :15 AM - WOV Worship / Baptisms 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - WOV Worship / Baptisms 26 Pr Bruce Day Off 27 9:00 AM- Quilting 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Preschool screening 28 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir 29 7:00 PM - Long Range Planning 30 Hanging of the Greens

8 PAGE 8 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 10 November 2012 Worship Volunteers

T HE ANCHOR PAGE 9 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1- Jessica Howell 2- Ryleigh Johnson 3- Nathan Derheimer 5- Katrina Howell 7- Margaret Albright Angela Sisko 8- Xander Lloyd Bryson Schmidt 10-Harper Gillman

Kahle 24-Kerin Meyer 25-Linda Stonecipher 26-Maurice Dilts 28-Karen Torkelson 30-Justin Jensen Randy Jensen NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 2- Tom & Peggy Fields 4 Michael & Liz Miller 8 - Eric & Erin Gillman

9 T HE ANCHOR PAGE 9 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1- Jessica Howell 2- Ryleigh Johnson 3- Nathan Derheimer 5- Katrina Howell 7- Margaret Albright Angela Sisko 8- Xander Lloyd Bryson Schmidt 10-Harper Gillman 11-Bob Miller 12-Ava Hastert Benjamin Hastert Cindy Maaske 13-Jordan Mahara Dan Mikelson 16-Barb Anderson 17-Sue Hyte Karen Jacobson Zach Klatt Molly Koch Lindsay Magnotti Kiya Severson 21-William Kahle 24-Kerin Meyer 25-Linda Stonecipher 26-Maurice Dilts 28-Karen Torkelson 30-Justin Jensen Randy Jensen NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 2- Tom & Peggy Fields 4 Michael & Liz Miller 8 - Eric & Erin Gillman Lee & Kelsey Meyer 11- Don & Connie Baker - 45 years Leon & Bobbi Dettman 25- Bob & Paulette Albright The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Prayer is not just for pastors. All of God s people are invited to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the following members of the First Lutheran family in your daily prayers. NOVEMBER 1 - Julie Warner 2 - Aaron Weeks 3 - Larry Weeks 4 - Jim & Carole Wehrs 5 - Sheryl Welsch 6 - Matthew Welsch 7 - Adam, Emily & Anna Wennmacher 8 - Bill & Jamie Wetzel 9 - Terry Whitney 10 - A. J. Widman 11 - Carol, Miles & Matthew Wilbanks 12 - Meghan Wilbanks 13 - Louis & Dorella Wilson 14 - Rodney & Jill Woods 15 - James, Laura & Olivia Agajanian 16 - Don, Brenda, Emily, & Margaret Albright 17 - Bob & Paulette Albright 18 - Courtney & Aimee Anderson 19 - Craig & Sandy Anderson 20 - Jean Anderson 21 - Joe, Donielle, Landon, Leila, & Lyndee Anderson 22 - Travis, Barb, Nathan, Nicholas, & Scarlett Anderson 23 - Allen, Theresa, Evan, & Briante Bagg 24 - Don & Connie Baker 25 - Keith, Jerri Lynn & Aden Baker 26 - Halie Baker 27 - Levi Baker 28 - Scott, Therese & Trevor Ballinger 29 - Robert, Tracey, Tyler & Amber Barkes 30 - Craig, Paige, Spencer, Taylor, & MacKenna Beal PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND LET US KNOW YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY DATE, AND WE WILL UPDATE OUR RECORDS. THANK YOU

10 PAGE 10 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 10 Council Briefs September 11, 2012.(complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary) Pastor s Report - Pastor reviewed his reports & listed future events: Sept Fall Frolic and Feast; Sept. 22 nd -Jones-Gwilt wedding; Sept 23 rd Synod Discipleship Gathering; Oct. 5 th -Church Bar-B-Que; Oct. 14 th -Church retreat; Oct. 21 st -Pastor Dennis Heaney will preach; Oct 28 th Stewardship Sunday Director of Youth & Family Ministry Report working on getting youth room ready for Sunday School; Treasurer Report discussion of monthly transactions; reviewed renovation expenses so far (details in complete report); General Fund income is 7% below last year; Stewardship Report Oct 28 th is Stewardship Sunday; going over ideas to increase giving; starting to work on 2013 Budget, so are asking committees to get their expenses for 2013 in so they can start planning at the October meeting. Worship and Music Report taskforce to explore Contemporary service; still looking for organist, and need to arrange for choir accompaniment; Social Concerns discussed projects: FRB, Quilt for raffle tickets, turkey give-away; Property renovations almost complete & BBQ planning underway; Outreach Report no meeting Education Report need to evaluate Uncle Tim for VBS; Long Range Planning no meeting; Executive n/a? Old Business worship survey not definitive create taskforce via Worship committee; table Financial review team recommendations; Fall retreat planning; New Business Pastor to present his visitation procedure ; discussion of Youth & Family Ministry position; $20 VISA card received from AT&T to be given to needy family; secretary s report to be ed prior to meeting for review; Council Briefs October 9, 2012 (complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary) Pastor s Report - Pastor reviewed his reports & listed future events: (details in complete report); To note: Oct. 21 st - Pastor Dennis Heaney will preach; Nov 8-19 Pr Bruce on vacation; Nov 11 th - Pr Heaney will preach; Nov 18 th -Pr Bergmark preaching; Baptisms Nov 4 th & 25 th ; Nov 21 st Thanksgiving Eve UMC w/pr Bruce preaching Director of Youth & Family Ministry Report looking for furniture for youth room; investigating new High School Sunday School curriculum; discussed upcoming events; Treasurer Report discussion of monthly transactions; YTD only 67% of budgeted income received with 75% of year gone; misc expenditures detailed; Stewardship Report 2 committees have submitted budgets so far. Worship and Music Report Pastor gathering ideas for Contemporary service; committee members to select hymns for services; Social Concerns discussion of donations and future allocations; Property BBQ profit $871 with 315 dinners sold; Over $21,000 spent so far on remodeling; request for replacement of 5 windows in Fellowship Hall at a cost of $2,000 (approved); request disposal of excess, unneeded items; motion sensor light installed in basement; east parking lot light fixture to be repaired; Outreach Report will be discussing pictorial directory in future; Education Report Looking at options for 2013 VBS (not using Uncle Tim ); reviewed 2013 budget; support hiring Youth Director for additional 2 years; if Council agrees need to determine how to pay for it: add to budget or have pledge campaign; Long Range Planning no meeting; Executive no meeting, but it is time for employee evaluations; Old Business forming contemporary service worship taskforce; financial team will present report at Nov. meeting; Pr Bruce s visitation process to be reviewed at Nov meeting as well; organist still needed contact Organist Guild & may be put ads in local papers; New Business motion carried to give Larry Weeks appreciation gift for his work on remodeling project;

T HE ANCHOR PAGE 11 Sunday School Snippets Secret Pals Have Been Assigned In October, adult secret pals were given the name(s) of their Sunday School secret pals (students.

11 T HE ANCHOR PAGE 11 Sunday School Snippets Secret Pals Have Been Assigned In October, adult secret pals were given the name(s) of their Sunday School secret pals (students.) Along with the names, adults pals were given the grade of the child, their home address, birth date, baptism date and confirmation date (if applicable.) Also, if the student(s) filled out their secret pal information sheet this was shared with the adult. Students are encouraged to fill out the sheet if they haven t already done so, so your secret pals will know little secrets about you. If you lost your sheet, there are more in the Sunday School office. Thanks for Donations Thanks to everyone who donated Sunday School supplies this fall. They are usually left anonymously in the Sunday School office, so we don t know who to thank personally, but you know who are you! These donations really help our kids create and have fun! Thanks to everyone for helping to make Trunk or Treat a real Halloween treat! The kids looked great in their costumes as they walked by all the trunks and gathered goodies and played games! What a fun event this has become and it s great to spend time with our neighbors! Students should start receiving little notes, treats and/or cards of encouragement, which will be signed by their Sunday School Secret Pal. Secret pals will be revealed on Awards Sunday in May. If you intended to sign up for this exciting program and were not assigned a name, please contact Kathy Benoit. Also, if you would like to be included on a stand-by list in the event we receive new students, please talk to Kathy. Mark Your Calendar December 16 Sunday School Program at 9:30 AM December 23, 30 & January 6 No Sunday School Classes We Give Thanks Our Father in Heaven, We give thanks for the pleasure Of gathering together for this occasion. We give thanks for this food Prepared by loving hands. We give thanks for life, The freedom to enjoy it all And all other blessings. As we partake of this food, We pray for health and strength To carry on and try to live as You would have us. This we ask in the name of Christ, Our Heavenly Father. --Harry Jewell

First Lutheran Church Plano, Illinois 200 N Center Street Plano, IL 60545 Phone: 630-552-8263 Fax: 630-552-7198 Email: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.

com And on Facebook: h ps:// www.facebook.comfirstlutheranc hurchofplanoil & Hit the LIKE bu on! Deadline for the Dec. Anchor: Sunday, Nov 18 th!

Nursery is open, however, there are no attendants. Don t forget to set your clocks back Saturday, Nov 3 rd before you go to bed!

12 First Lutheran Church Plano, Illinois 200 N Center Street Plano, IL Phone: Fax: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net Return Service Requested Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit #3 PLANO, IL "First in Spirit, First in Faith, First in Outreach" We are on the Web! firstlutheranchurchplano.com And on Facebook: h ps:// hurchofplanoil & Hit the LIKE bu on! Deadline for the Dec. Anchor: Sunday, Nov 18 th! Be ready to submit articles by this date! Sunday: WORSHIP TIMES Coffee Fellowship: Sunday School: 8:15 AM 10:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Communion offered at both services. Nursery is open, however, there are no attendants. Don t forget to set your clocks back Saturday, Nov 3 rd before you go to bed!! Daylight Savings time officially ends on Sunday, Nov 4 th!! Pastor: Rev. Bruce Booher Starpastor@aol.com Youth & Family Ministry Director: Sarah Kuntzman firstluthyouth@ gmail.com OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am-1:00 pm Secretary: Ann Hagemann churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net

The Anchor. Pastor s Corner. Readings for November 2011

The Anchor. Pastor s Corner. Readings for November 2011 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS The Anchor VOLUME 25, ISSUE 10 NOVEMBER 2011 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: As I write this I am getting ready to have lung surgery on Oct. 18 th. I want to thank you all for